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200+ Civilians Freed from ADF in Eastern DRC
The joint raid killed several ADF fighters and recovered weapons as survivors described hunger, forced labor and punishment in captivity.
- Joint Ugandan and Congolese forces rescued at least 200 civilians from an Allied Democratic Forces camp along the River Epulu last week, targeting an ISIL-linked rebel stronghold in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The raid occurred as part of 'Operation Shujaa,' a joint offensive that intensified since January; the ADF pledged allegiance to the 'Islamic State' a decade ago and has operated in eastern DRC for two decades.
- Survivors described 'harsh conditions in captivity, including lack of food, forced labour and punishment for disobedience' at the camp controlled by commander Ssebagala, also known as 'Mzee Mayor.'
- Major General Stephen Mugerwa, commander of Operation Shujaa, assured survivors they would be handed to authorities for family reunification after receiving medical care for illnesses including malaria and physical exhaustion.
- Operations will continue until the ADF threat is fully dismantled, Mugerwa reiterated, as sustained offensives have improved security, enabling displaced communities to return home and schools to reopen across eastern DRC.
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Ugandan and Democratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces Rescue 200 Kidnapped by Armed Group The armed forces of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have rescued approximately 200 civilians kidnapped by an armed group linked to the Islamic State (IS) through a joint operation. The Ugandan military issued a statement on the 20th (local time) stating that, together with the Democratic Republic of Congo military, last week...
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NTV KenyaUgandan and Congolese troops free 200 captives from IS-affiliated militants
KAMPALA, April 20 - Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescued at least 200 civilians in a raid on an Islamist militant camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, Uganda's military said on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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